Find information about community groups, charities and voluntary organisations in Orkney. Our directory also includes details of the other services providing support in the the local community.
We are working on the contents of the directory. If you have any feedback, please email enquiries@vaorkney.org.uk. If you would like to add a new entry or update an existing one, you can find the forms to do this at the bottom of the page.
Stronsay Swimming Pool is a 15-meter-long pool located at the Stronsay Junior High School in Orkney, with a depth ranging from \(0.9\) to \(1.5\) meters.
A group of talented island folk of all ages, who have a shared passion for traditional Orkney tunes and who play a variety of instruments from fiddle to clarsach.
The Trust was formed in November 2016 to respond to the destruction of Orkney’s archaeological sites by the sea. Orkney has a land mass of only 975 square km compared to over 980 km of coastline.
The Swona Heritage Foundation is a non-profit group that aims to become a registered Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO), according to their website.
THAW Orkney is a charitable organisation with the aim to reduce levels of fuel poverty and achieve affordable warmth for households in all Orkney communities.
Formally The George Mackay Brown Fellowship, Writing Orkney celebrates the legacy of past Orkney writers and promotes new creative writing in the islands.
The Hoy Hoolie group is able to take a different view and can try and create events that maximise the involvement of the community spirit by us working together to create something that we are proud…
The Orkney Folklore and Storytelling Centre is a venue in Orkney, Scotland, dedicated to preserving and sharing the islands' oral heritage, including legends, sagas, and folk customs…
Situated opposite St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney Museum tells the story of Orkney, from the Stone Age, to the Picts and Vikings, right through to the present day.
The Orkney Theatre is available as a theatre space for a variety of events. See our website for information on technical specifications and services available.
The Peedie Kirk United Reform Church is a Christian Church. We meet for worship and fellowship every Sunday at 11:15 am. There is also additional activities during the week.
The Silver Line is the confidential, free helpline for older people across the UK* open every day and night of the year. Our specially trained helpline staff:
The Smiddy Museum is a restored blacksmith's shop, most famously in St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, that showcases historical tools and equipment used for blacksmithing and farm work.
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